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PepsiCo India and PLAN Foundation strengthen circular, inclusive and scalable waste management models under Project Purna

October 15, 2026

Ankit Jain, Assistant Adviser, CPHEEO, MoHUA, present at the launch of Badlaav Ka Blueprint under Project Purna Project Purna expands its waste management efforts to Tamil Nadu and Assam, with pilots focused on developing a Model Ward and Swachh Gaon New Delhi, 15th October 2026: PepsiCo India and Participatory Learning & Action Network (PLAN Foundation) today hosted Badlaav Ka Blueprint: Unnati Ki Sajhedari, a convergence event on inclusive, circular and scalable solid waste management in urban and rural areas, at the India International Centre, New Delhi. Organised under Project Purna, the event was inaugurated by Mr. Ankit Jain, Assistant Adviser, Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It brought together government officials, Urban

JKC Foundation Launches ‘Brilliantly Dyslexic’ to Support Individuals with Dyslexia from School to Work

October 15, 2026

New Delhi, 12 October 2026: In many classrooms, there is a child who can perfectly explain how a machine works, invent elaborate stories, or solve a puzzle no one else can, yet freezes when asked to read aloud. The child is told to try harder, practise more, and maintain focus. Slowly, the child begins to believe that the problem lies with them. For many children with dyslexia, this is where the real struggle begins. It stems not from the difficulty itself, but from the loss of confidence that follows when the condition goes unrecognised. To address this gap, JKC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of J.K. Cement Limited, announces the launch of ‘Brilliantly Dyslexic’. This initiative aims to build greater awareness and understanding

Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation Launch Multi-Year Partnership That Aims to EmpowerOne Million Girls and Young Women in India

October 14, 2026

The partnership brings together two organisations with a shared commitment to advancing progress for women and girls Mumbai / New York, October 14, 2026: Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Estée Lauder Companies, have announced the launch of a multi-year partnership that aims to empower one million girls and young women across India. The programme is designed for girls and young women from 14 to 20 years of age, across both rural and urban communities with focus on building life skills and confidence. It will begin in the Indian states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, with plans to expand to other parts of the country in the future. The initiative will help

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) in collaboration with Mysuru City Corporation, inaugurates Used PET Bottle Collection Drive at Mysuru Dasara 2026

October 14, 2026

Mysuru, 14 October 2026: Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), in collaboration with the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and implementation partner Sangam Pratishthan, inaugurated ‘Used PET Bottle-Free Mysuru Dasara 2026’ drive under its ‘GreenSweep’ initiative during the annual Mysuru Dasara festivities. The initiative was inaugurated in the presence of Smt. B.N. Veena, K.A.S., Additional Commissioner, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), bringing together volunteers, local artists, Safai Sathis, community members, and visitors in support of responsible used PET bottle collection during Mysuru Dasara 2026. Karnataka’s celebrated Nada Habba, Mysuru Dasara is one of India’s largest cultural festivals, attracting lakhs of visitors annually to key locations across the city, including Chamundi Hills and the Aahara Mela Grounds. As footfalls increase during the festivities, so does the

YES Foundation launches its first YES Sashakt Kendra in Rajasthan

October 14, 2026

Udaipur, Rajasthan, October 13, 2026: YES Foundation, the social development arm of YES BANK, inaugurated its first dedicated skill centre, the ‘YES Sashakt Kendra’, at Sagwara in Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. The ‘YES Sashakt Kendra’ was inaugurated by Shri Babulal Kharadi, Minister for Tribal Area Development, Rajasthan; Smt Asha Patidar, Chairman, Sagwara Nagar Palika; and Shri Yogesh Jain, Vice Chairman, Sagwara Nagar Palika in the presence of Garima Dutt, CEO, YES Foundation and senior officials from the partners. The Kendra is part of YES Foundation’s flagship, Integrated Rural Livelihoods initiative – YES Sashakt, which aims to strengthen economic opportunities and enable sustainable rural livelihoods. The centre will primarily focus on training and equipping youth and women from marginalised and tribal communities. The participants will be offered market-linked

Bisleri International Promotes Responsible Waste Management as Official Hydration Partner of the Purple Umbrella Festival 2026

October 13, 2026

New Delhi, 6th October 2026 – Bisleri International, India’s leading packaged drinking water brand, collaborated with the Purple Umbrella Festival 2026 as its Official Hydration Partner. Held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, the festival brought together over 1,000 school students, and educators, climate experts, artists and innovators under the theme ‘AI & Climate: Reimagining the Future Together.’ The festival forms part of the Purple Umbrella Foundation’s wider mission to empower one million young climate champions. Bisleri’s flagship Bottles for Change initiative played a central role in sensitising young participants on responsible plastic waste management, recycling and circularity. As part of the collaboration, Bisleri created a dedicated ‘Greener Promise’ experience designed to help students see plastic waste as a

Shri Ashish Sood, Hon’ble Minister of Home & Education, Government of NCT of Delhi and Shikhar Dhawan inaugurate new STEM Lab under Shikhar Dhawan Foundation’s STEM Shiksha initiative with CSR support from Sportskeeda

October 12, 2026

~New STEM Lab at CM Shri School, Janakpuri under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan marks the continued commitment of Shikhar Dhawan Foundation’s STEM Shiksha programme across Delhi Government schools~ ~ STEM Shiksha builds on Digital Shiksha journey, creating greater access to hands-on, technology-enabled learning~ New Delhi, October 10, 2026: Shri Ashish Sood, Hon’ble Minister of Home & Education, Government of NCT of Delhi, and Shikhar Dhawan, Chairperson, Da One Group, inaugurated a state-of-the-art STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Lab at CM Shri School, Janakpuri today under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, organized to mark 25 years of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s public service and to engage citizens in the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. Supported by Sportskeeda under

SEIL Energy Inaugurates 10 KM Raw Water Pumping Project in Andhra Pradesh, Bringing Hope to Thousands

October 12, 2026

Vijayawada, 12 October 2026: SEIL Energy India Limited, one of the largest independent power producers (IPP) in India, today announced the development of a 10-kilometre Raw Water Pumping Project at Juvvalapalem village in Undi Constituency, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The project was formally inaugurated by Shri Kanumuru Raghu Rama Krishna Raju Garu, Hon’ble Deputy Speaker and MLA, Undi Constituency, Government of Andhra Pradesh, in the august presence of Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma Garu, Hon’ble Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Government of India, and Member of Parliament, Narsapuram, and Shri Mantena Rama Raju Garu, Chairman, Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC). The project has been developed with a CSR contribution

NDRF Wives Welfare Association (NWWA) partners with Mpower to launch ‘Project Nirmal’ for comprehensive mental health and psychosocial support for NDRF personnel and their families

October 12, 2026

National, October 10th, 2026: The NDRF Wives Welfare Association (NWWA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mpower, a pan- India mental health service provider founded by Mrs. Neerja Birla under the Aditya Birla Education Trust (ABET), to launch ‘Project-Nirmal, a dedicated Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) initiative for NDRF personnel and their families across the Nation. Recognizing the intense stress, physical demands, and sudden deployments faced by NDRF’s rescuers during disasters, this institutionalized partnership aims to manage occupational stress and eliminate the stigma around mental health. ‘Project-Nirmal’ offers a comprehensive care continuum, encompassing mental health awareness sessions, routine psychological screening, individual and group counselling, tele-counselling, crisis intervention, suicide prevention and support. To ensure Pan-India coverage, hub-based teams will

Jindal Stainless’ CSR programme ‘Niramaya’ strengthens healthcare access and preventive health awareness in rural JajpurJindal Stainless’ CSR programme ‘Niramaya’ strengthens healthcare access and preventive health awareness in rural Jajpur

October 9, 2026

Comprehensive healthcare programme supporting underserved communities through primary healthcare, medical camps, health awareness and disease prevention initiatives. National, October 09, 2026: Jindal Stainless Foundation (JSF), the CSR wing of Jindal Stainless, is strengthening access to quality healthcare in rural and remote communities of Jajpur, Odisha, through its CSR programme – Niramaya. The programme brings together primary healthcare services, mobile medical support, specialised health camps and awareness initiatives, with a focus on taking healthcare closer to underserved communities. As part of Niramaya, a clinic and mobile medical van provide healthcare services across 15+ villages in the region. The programme also conducts regular health camps and awareness sessions, covering general health as well as specific health concerns such as tuberculosis, cancer, diarrhoea,